The highly anticipated follow-up to thebestselling The Extraordinary LeaderThe result of extensive research conducted over a four-year period, this breakthrough leadershipbook reveals the principles and behaviors top leaders use to build an emotional connection betweenthemselves and their teams.“While providing the same practical ‘hard science’ approach to bring focus and value,this writing advances the practice of leadership development with new insight,new advice, and new inspiration for all of us to grow.”–Kevin D. Wilde, Vice President and Chief Learning Officer,(2007 CLO of the Year), General Mills, Inc.“The Inspiring Leader provides new insights into how leaders can improve the resultsof their organization through inspiration.”–Bill Blase, Senior Executive Vice President, Human Resources, AT&T Corp.“The real importance of this book is the clear and simple road mapit provides on how to lead in ways that release the seldom fully tappedperformance power in our organizations.”–Michael A. Peel, Vice President,Human Resources and Administration, Yale University“Finally a book that provides empirical evidence that inspirationalleaders consistently produce superior results.”–Kevin Rhein, Group Executive Vice President,Card Services and Consumer Lending, Wells Fargo Bank“Following the steps recommended by the authors will enhance leadership skills,influence employee engagement, and impact business results. A real winner.”–Pam Poggi, Vice President,Corporate Human Resources Development, Safeway, Inc.